A foreign national’s U.S. immigration status depends, at least in part, upon whether he or she has been lawfully admitted to the United States. Generally, an individual is lawfully admitted by presenting his or her visa to CBP at a border point and then entering the United States. However, there are situations that are not so straightforward. Join our panelists for a discussion of how to analyze and categorize the many ways a foreign national can physically come into the United States.

Featured Topics

Entering with Somebody Else’s Passport or Border Crossing Card: How Can an Individual Prove Lawful Admission?

Convincing USCIS That a “Wave Through” at the Border Constitutes a Lawful Admission for Purposes of Adjustment of Status

Cruise Ships Leaving from and Returning to the United States: Do Foreign Nationals Depart When They Leave and/or Are They Admitted When They Return?

Traveling from the United States to Canada or Mexico and Returning: How Is the Status of a Nonimmigrant Affected?

Returning LPRs Considered “Arriving Aliens” and Why This Designation Matters

Correcting CBP Mistakes on I-94s or Entry Stamps

Free Downloadable Seminar Recording Included with Live Registration Included with registration, participants in the live seminar will receive a free downloadable recording of the seminar. It will be available in participant's Agora Digital Library approximately 4-7 business days from the seminar date.

Faculty

Kathleen Campbell Walker (DL), AILA Past President, El Paso, TX

Megan Brewer, Los Angeles, CA

Philip Hornik, Portland, OR

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.

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The The Ins and Outs of Lawful Admission audio seminar takes place Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the times noted below:

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The registration deadline for this seminar is 11:59 pm ET on November 28, 2018.

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